beat back

/bit bæk/
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Other forms: beaten back; beating back; beats back

Definitions of beat back
  1. verb
    cause to move back by force or influence
    “beat back the invaders”
    synonyms: drive, force back, push back, repel, repulse
    drive
    cause to move rapidly by striking or throwing with force
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    type of:
    force, push
    move with force
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